Top Cloud Computing Experts to Discuss Innovations, Strategies at Unique Online Event

Published 30th March 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 18, 2009 – On April 20-24, leading cloud computing experts will convene online for an exciting and unprecedented event: Cloud Slam 2009. The unique virtual conference will feature respected authorities in the area of cloud computing discussing the latest innovations, strategies and trends on one of today’s hottest topics. The exceptional event will feature up to 40 presentations, four panel meetings and four breakout/unconference sessions, according to Khazret Sapenov, CTO of Cloudcor Inc. and conference organizing committee member.

Cloud computing—valued for its cost effectiveness, efficiency, accessibility, reliability, scalability and eco-friendliness—represents an estimated $100-billion market and is considered to be the “next big thing” by many in the computing world. The attendees of Cloud Slam 2009 will have a valuable opportunity to network with a vast community of cloud computing experts and peers. The conference will benefit everyone from CIOs and enterprise architects to business strategists and change management executives.

Conference attendees can network with hundreds of senior business and IT professionals from all around the world. Business participants can learn how to scale their infrastructure, reduce expenses, avoid legal actions, generate leads and boost revenue. Individual participants can gain exposure to new concepts, learn best practices and enhance their career. Venture capitalists and investors will be able to connect with movers and shakers of cloud computing.

Attendees of Cloud Slam 2009 will be able to participate in panels, workshops and tutorials on a variety of intriguing topics. There will be five conference tracks: Technology; Implementation Experiences from Various Industries; Legal Aspects: Privacy and Compliance; Business Models; and Research. Keynote presenters—who will be discussing current and future cloud computing issues—will include Simon Crosby, CTO, Virtualization and Management at Citrix Systems, Inc.; Russ Daniels, VP and CTO of Cloud Services Strategy at HP; and Songnian Zhou, CEO of Platform Computing. There will also be distinguished speakers from Google, Amazon, VMware, Sun Microsystems, Forrester Research and other major companies. Presentations will run 50 to 60 minutes, with each speaker participating in a Q&A session afterward.

Cloud Slam 2009 sponsorships are available for $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000. The event registration fee is $52 per person. To register or learn more about the premier global conference, visit www.cloudslam09.com. Or contact Khazret Sapenov directly at (510) 984-2312.

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